There are eight rules for the KANBANcamp (and barcamps in general) that set it apart from other open formats. Here you can find them all in one place.
1st rule: Talk about the KANBANcamp.
Talk to all people about the fact that there is a KANBANcamp. Talk about it in your podcast. Or in your livestream. Refer interested parties to this page if they still have questions that you can’t answer.
2nd rule: Write about the KANBANcamp.
Post on your blog, if you still have one. But at least on LinkedIn. And on other social networks. And on the intranet. In any case, wherever interested people might read it. Link to this website.
3rd rule: Only three-word introductions.
When you introduce yourself, give your name and three tags for the topics that interest you. No more, no less. If you’re on Bluesky, feel free to share your performance there with the hashtag #kanbancamp25.
4th rule: If you want to hold a session, write the topic and name on a session card.
Take the card with you to the planning session. Pitch your session in a maximum of three short main sentences, without subordinate clauses. Give the card to the organisers so that they can schedule the session into a slot. If you want to pitch multiple sessions, pitch only one session at a time and get back in line.
5th rule: A maximum of as many sessions as time and venue allow.
The number of sessions is limited by the session slots and the venue. If there is no more time or space, there is always the chance to switch to the second day. If the second day is also full, there will certainly be another KANBANcamp.
6th rule: No pre-planned sessions, no tourists.
There will be no booked speakers, no fixed sessions, no classic conference. Every session must go through planning. All participants are also content generators. This means that everyone is expected to at least actively participate or provide support when necessary.
7th rule: Sessions last as long as they need to or until the next session starts.
Time flies very quickly when the exchange is interesting. Nevertheless, be kind enough to give the participants a chance to take part in the next session. And give those who are holding a session a chance to reach the participants who have just listened to you.
8th rule: If this is your first Barcamp, you have to hold a session.
Okay, of course you don’t have to. But help make it a good Barcamp. Basically, it’s the same as always: be friendly, be communicative and have fun. You can get involved in discussions on site, for example. Talk to people, discuss, network. Or simply being a good listener. And it’s not uncommon for a session idea to emerge from these side conversations. Seize the opportunity!
Of course, we trust that everyone will abide by these rules voluntarily. That makes it more fun for everyone.
